The Brazilian superstar thinks that his chance to win the Ballon d’Or will increase if he brings PSG to the Champions League.
Neymar affirmed his ambition to win the Ballon d’Or while acknowledging that Lionel messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are “not from this planet”.
Star Paris Saint Germain it is just one step away from making history by bringing his club to win the Champions League for the first time in history.
Neymar played an important role in PSG’s success through to the final, scoring in two round-of-16 encounters against Borussia Dortmund before then shining in the upper victory Atalanta and RB Leipzig in the quarter-finals and semi-finals respectively.
To lift this prestigious trophy, PSG must beat Bayern Munich in the final duel taking place in Lisbon, Portugal, Monday (24/8) in the morning WIB.
Neymar became the world’s most expensive player when he moved to the Parc des Princes from Barcelona for € 220 million in 2017, but in the last three seasons it has been difficult to live up to his lavish tag.
He left Camp Nou with the aim of increasing his chances of winning the Ballon d’Or which is controlled by the Messi duo and the superstar Juventus, Ronaldo who shared 11 awards in the last 12 seasons.
PSG’s success in advancing to the Champions League final this season has silenced many doubters and the opportunity to win the Ballon d’Or will be wide open for him next year, after this year’s award was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, if it brings his team to the championship.
“Messi and Ronaldo of course dominate [Ballon d’Or] because in the last 10 years they are not from this planet. It is an honor to win it, “the Brazilian forward told Daily Star.
“But it is thanks to what you achieve on the pitch and your role in helping the club achieve success – so that’s what I focus on now. Everything else will happen if it is wanted.”
“Winning the Champions League feels special, I know that. But to win it with PSG will bring new history – and that’s what I came here for.”
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